I want a good luxury car within the budget of 60 lakhs to 65 lakhs. Which German brand EV should I go for?

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Pick the Tata Punch EV 40kWh. It fits your 50 km daily grind and those occasional 200 km days without range stress, while keeping running costs far lower than petrol. It is easy to drive and park, rides well on bad roads, and you still get a modern cabin with a big touchscreen, and 360 camera on higher trims. Safety is solid too - the Punch platform has a strong crash-test record, and you get ESC and 6 airbags.Real-world range is about 240 km, so a 200 km day with AC is fine if you start full, DC fast-charging is also quicker with the facelifted version so a top-up on the highway should be relatively quick. You budget should get you the top Empowered Plus S trim.One catch: the rear seat is fine for two but fitting three can be a sqeeze. If that is an issue, you can stretch your budget and get a Nexon EV instead.

Tata Punch EV

Tata Nexon EV

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Pick the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol automatic. For your 1000 km a month and occasional highway trips, it balances family comfort, a genuinely good sound system, and sensible running costs better than the others in this price band. The Bose audio in the higher trims is the best you’ll get here, the cabin is spacious enough for four adults and a child, the boot is holiday-friendly, and the seats keep you fresh on long drives. It also looks sharp and upmarket, so you get the road presence you want without blowing the budget.Expect roughly 10 kpl in the city and 14 to 16 kpl on open roads if you drive smoothly, which is fair for a petrol SUV this size. Your budget of Rs. 20-25 lakh on-road should comfortably cover a well-equipped Seltos automatic in most cities.One thing to know: the ride is a touch firm at low speeds on broken roads. If mileage is your absolute priority, the Maruti Grand Vitara or Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrid will beat it on kpl, but their audio and overall punch aren’t as satisfying.

Kia Seltos

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

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The Maruti e-Vitara Alpha is a smart pick for a first car, for a couple of reasons.For one, EVs are simply the easiest cars to drive. The instant, linear power delivery has none of the hesitation or lag you get from a conventional engine. Think of it as the smoothest automatic you can buy. That seamlessness translates into a lot of confidence behind the wheel, which matters when you're still finding your feet as a driver.Secondly, this is a Maruti Suzuki, so you get the brand's trademark reliability and, more importantly, its widespread service network. That's a real advantage for a first-time owner who doesn't want to deal with unfamiliar after-sales hassles.The Alpha trim's 61kWh battery is the sweet spot, too. It's rated for a healthy range, and in the real world, you should comfortably manage 400+km on a full charge, enough to banish any range anxiety on highway runs.Bear in mind that the boot is on the smaller side, and the rear seat isn't the most spacious for taller passengers. But for someone using it primarily as a self-driving car, for daily commutes and the occasional road trip, those are easy compromises to live with.Hence, as an easy, low-stress, well-supported first car, the e Vitara Alpha checks the right boxes.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara